News Flash!                        

Purpose:

Revolutions are not just history, they are still happening today.  The fights over political, social, economic, and religious issues are as timeless as the world itself.  When people are unhappy and find that they canÕt achieve change by working within the system, they turn to revolution to improve their society.   You and your team of top-notch reporters will be exposing one of these instances to the world -- the Philippines, China, Poland, South Africa, or El Salvador.  You will report on: Who, What, Where, When, and Why the Revolution happened.  You will also give your editorial opinion on whether the revolution improved society.

 

Roles:

 

Producer/Editor Ð Main organizer and leader of the group. In charge of editing the video and creating final product.

AnchorÐ Brainstorms ideas for script, sits behind desk and gives the background, introduces the on-scene reporter, is the transition between different scenes.

On-scene reporter Ð Researches topic on Internet, brainstorms ideas for script, acts as an on-the-scene reporter who will interview key figures and average citizens on his/her perspective.

Interviewee Ð Brainstorms ideas for script, on-the-scene reporter will interview you, must maintain character and be convincing (Cannot use note cards!!!)

Experts (2) Ð These will be the people who give their opinions about whether the revolution improved society.

Script Writer - Takes ideas from the groupÕs brainstorming sessions and types a script which appropriately fulfills all the requirements for the assignment, provides each group member and the teacher with a copy of the typed script.

ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP (including producer and script-writer) MUST HAVE A SPEAKING ROLE!

 

Requirements/Expectations:

 

Each group will prepare a four to six minute News Flash! video which educates the class on:

*    The 5 Ws of the Revolution

*    The key people involved in the events

*    Opposing perspectives on whether the revolution improved society

*    References to at least two concepts from Units 1 and 2

Video must include costumes and props and at least four images. 

 

Steps to Take:

1. Read background information provided and identify the 5 Ws.  Consider the key players who could be interviewed.

2. Brainstorm research questions Ð What more do you want to know? ˆ Then producer/reporter use start research.

3. Discuss the Perspectives Ð What are arguments for and against the revolution improving society?

4. Brainstorm the script. Who will be interviewed?  What costumes or images can you use?  What  questions and Answers will be in the interview?  Refer to the rubric so that you include all of the requirements. 

5. Creat a storyboard and write the script, create props, gather costumes, find images.

6. Review script and check to make sure it fits the requirements in the rubric.  REHEARSE!

7.  Transfer script onto note cards or memorize lines (interviewees)

8.  Film footage and start to edit

9   Finish shooting any last scenes.  Finish Editing!

 

FINAL PRODUCT DUE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005